Broadcom reportedly won’t build OpenAI’s custom chip unless Microsoft buys 40 percent of them

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By AI Maestro May 9, 2026 1 min read
Broadcom reportedly won’t build OpenAI’s custom chip unless Microsoft buys 40 percent of them
  • Broadcom reportedly won’t build OpenAI‘s custom AI chip unless Microsoft buys 40 percent of them, highlighting a significant financial dependency on Microsoft for the project.
  • The first phase alone is estimated to cost around $18 billion, making this deal financially unattractive according to OpenAI manager Sachin Katti.
  • This situation underscores the complex nature of AI chip development and funding in the tech industry, where partnerships and financial arrangements play crucial roles.

Originally published at the-decoder.com. Curated by AI Maestro.

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